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November 25, 2019 All, Building Surveying, Commercial Property, Property Management, Valuations admin

Q3 RICS Chart Book – Economic Growth will remain lackluster

Hello Everyone The Quarter 3 RICS Chart Book is now out! The highlights are: GDP growth is likely to remain sluggish in 2019 Tight jobs market continuing to drive stronger trend in wages Capex likely to remain subdued Financial markets expect interest rate cut Little impetus across housing market Retail real estate picture remains downbeat […]

November 25, 2019 All, Dilapidations admin

How to spot subsidence and what you can do about it.

Can you spot subsidence? Insurers hate this problem and will almost always increase your excess…even years after the issue has been resolved. What is subsidence? Subsidence occurs when the ground underneath your home collapses or sinks. This cause your home to sink with it and puts strain on the support and structure of the house. What causes […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Beware the Beetle!

Can you recognise the signs of a beetle infestation? There are a number of different varieties of beetles in the UK. Different materials attract different species of beetles into homes and gardens. The different types of materials that beetles feed on are garden plants, wood, fabric, hair/fur, leather, packaged foods and stored grains. There are […]

November 25, 2019 All, Building Surveying admin

How long is my survey valid for?

When you’re shopping around for the right survey and surveyors for you, you might ask yourself these questions. What survey should I get? How long can I keep it for? How useful will it be in the future? Whether you go for the Building Survey, Homebuyer’s Report or Condition Report will depend on how much detail you need on your new […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Toxic Leasehold Contracts – how to avoid falling victim

Buying a leasehold property means that you don’t own the land, but that you rent it from the freeholder for a long period of time (usually 125 years upwards). All of the restrictions and conditions are set out in the lease (hence ‘leasehold‘). Toxic leasehold contracts have made the news recently for their large liabilities. Here, leaseholders […]

November 25, 2019 All, Commercial Property, Valuations admin

Brexit Blues – What’s next for the property market?

The property market is going through turbulent times. With Brexit shaking things up and no clear forward path, many are asking…which way is the wind blowing? Find out what our experts think with the October 2019 trends update, covering: UK economic health Housing market – sales Housing market – overseas investors Mortgage lending Commercial market […]

November 25, 2019 All, Building Surveying admin

Would you ignore a major problem for your dream home?

Home buyers are ignoring major problems in bid to bag their ‘dream’ home. In research conducted by Atom Bank, respondents admitted that they had overlooked common issues such as damp, central heating, electrical and roof problems. 67% had overlooked the potential existence of asbestos. 82% admitted not looking out for Japanese Knotweed. More than a quarter […]

November 25, 2019 All, Valuations admin

How global tech giants affect residential rental prices in London

Rental prices vary depending on the property’s location, size, number of bedrooms or even its condition. But a recent study has revealed that the occupancy of global tech giants in certain areas also affects rental prices on residential properties. The research, which studied the current cost of renting in areas near the offices of global […]

November 25, 2019 All, Commercial Property, Valuations admin

Q4 2019 RICS Chart Book

Welcome to another edition of the RICS Chart Book! Here are the highlights: The picture remains particularly downbeat across the retail portion of the commercial property market. Demand for industrial space is continuing to rise however. The labour market is likely to remain tight. The MPC will keep rates on hold. Uncertainty is causing buyers […]

November 25, 2019 All, Valuations admin

Why overpricing your Home is a big mistake

Overpricing their property is one of the most common and biggest mistakes that homeowners commit when selling their homes. Although hoping for the best and highest price is just natural, overpricing can do more damage than what you could imagine. Here are the reasons why overpricing your home is a big mistake: Best prospects will […]

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